Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Bubble Castle – Theoule, France

Designer Antti Lovag long rebelled against traditional structures, and
the Bubble Castle is a perfect example of his radical approach to
rethinking the built environment. The bulbous compound sits on the
southwestern coast of France. There are no sharp angles or straight lines
in this unusual design. Lovag unified the home with its natural
surrounding by bringing outdoor elements inside, including palm trees
and a waterfall. “This home is incorporating these outdoor rock
croppings in a way that links
them to the overall bubble concept,” architect Peter Koliopoulos says.
The house has already been deemed a historic monument by France’s
Ministry of Culture, despite the fact that it’s not even 50 years old.